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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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